Established in 1980 beneath the square adjacent to the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, this crypt showcases archaeological artifacts uncovered during excavations conducted between 1965 and 1972. It offers a distinct insight into the urban and architectural evolution of Île de la Cité, which is known as the historic core of Paris. As visitors explore this fascinating site, they can journey through time by examining structures that have been built there from ancient eras up until the twentieth century and traverse ancient remains layered with medieval and classical features. The purpose of this tour is to enhance understanding of the city’s ongoing transformation over more than two millennia by unveiling its diverse archaeological strata.
Established in 1980 beneath the square adjacent to the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the crypt showcases archaeological findings that were unearthed during excavations conducted between 1965 and 1972. It offers a distinctive glimpse into the urban and architectural evolution of Île de la Cité, which is regarded as the historical core of Paris. Guests can step back through history by exploring various structures built on this location from antiquity up to the twentieth century and traverse ancient ruins layered with medieval and classical artifacts.
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